This is an era of automation and it is redefining industries. The recruitment sector is no exception. Chennai-based startup Hyring has come up with an AI-driven solution named Hyring AI Screener. Many AI recruitment tools merely scrape resumes for keywords, but the new offering claims to go far beyond. It automates live interviews. Hence, it seems that AI interviewers can be the future of smart hiring.
Founder and CEO Adithyan RK pointed out the limitations of existing AI software. Most tools today reduce candidates to a set of keywords, but miss out on the more complex human qualities. The new AI Screener of Hyring addresses the gap by actively conducting interviews, assessing performance and recommending top candidates. However, the real innovation is the proctoring capabilities of AI and ensuring the integrity of interviews by monitoring for signs of cheating.
One might argue that automating such a step in the hiring process depersonalizes recruitment. It is a concern that many HR professionals would have. Remote work is on the rise and faster hiring process is in demand.
The AI tool is finding a foothold in the manufacturing sector. The potential for its multi-lingual interview feature is also noteworthy.
AI interviewers are unlikely to replace human recruiters entirely. Automation can handle routine tasks and make data-driven recommendations, but the final decision still requires human intuition.
The ambitious plans of Hyring are to target 150 clients and aim for $1 million in revenue. Whether or not AI interviewers become the norm, it is clear that the future of recruitment is getting smarter, faster and more data-driven.
